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[Nexus 5 General] ChrisDDD:
Since Gorilla Glass (yes, even 3) is scratch *resistant*, not scratch *proof*, screen protectors still serve a purpose. I've always bought relatively cheap ones - 3 pack for about $5, and they've always worked fine. Too often I throw my phone in the same pocket as my keys, and a film is cheap insurance that I won't scratch the screen.

As for a case, I really do hate them, but the protruding camera lens on this phone really bothers me. I picked up a Ringke Slim, and it seems to be a good compromise between added bulk and protection. I see several people commenting that they didn't like the Slim, not really sure why. I did take some fine sandpaper to some of the edges to smooth out the sharp lines from the molding process. It's now pretty comfortable, and I like how the actual volume and power buttons are exposed. Always hated how thick cases with stiff integrated buttons ruined the feel of the actual buttons. And the Slim provides a small raise edge around the screen so it doesn't touch when placed screen down.

So yeah, I still done like cases, but these phones have just gotten too fragile. I never used a case with my old HTC, and I dropped it many times. That thing was built like a tank with its thick aluminum frame/bezel. Fragility is the price we pay for razor thin bezels and huge screens.
[Nexus 5 General] adibeckett:
I don't have the phone yet but I'll put it in a case.

Why? With the current phone I'm using, I drop it at least once every two weeks.

I'm that clumsy :(.
[Nexus 5 General] Spl4tt:
I'm at millitary services right now, and I don't care about a case even now. Sexy Nexy looks too good without case, arrr.
[Nexus 5 General] daemonios:
Anyone know where you can get the official Nexus 5 bumper case outside the Google Play store? I've been searching for it in the usual places but can't seem to find it... That's the only case I'd be interested in, since I don't want to ruin the awesome feel of the soft plastic back on the black N5 :)
[Nexus 5 General] dcjose48:
I'm waiting for my bumper case from Google to arrive on Wednesday. I went with the cheap saver shipping since the case is already expensive I wasn't going to be paying 55-60 bucks to get the 2 day or overnight shipping.

Edit: just got the case today

Looks nice.
[Nexus 5 General] NYCHitman1:
SPIGEN Slim Armor - Infinity White case only.
[Nexus 5 General] Alpione:
I'm having to RMA my current phone (white 32 gig), but even just after a few days of service I already saw some little dents in the (soft) plastic and a couple of small scratches on the screen. I really babied it too. It's weird - never had the scratch/dent issue with my Optimus G, but the N5 seems a little more fragile.

When I get the new one, it's instantly going into a case and screen protector.

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[Nexus 5 General] lyall29:
I had previously stated that I liked the official bumper for the nexus 5, but after only 6 days of use, the soft touch coating is already peeling off the power button. Not good LG.
[Nexus 5 General] barondebxl:
True. I also find it to be a bit to boxy compared to my slim spigen case. It's less comfortable to hold in hand.
[Nexus 5 General] Venomous Viper 119:
If you want a comfortable feel in hand, use no cover. Just use a screen guard to avoid scratches. I use a galaxy ace atm without any cover but with a screen guard. Found no problems as I haven't dropped my device much.

Anyways, as of now I have ordered a Cruzerlite Spi-case & also an ezee screen guard for my Nexus 5. Will try them & report back. My device is being shipped today.
[Nexus 5 General] ballmead:
100% covered, I'm also using the Rinke Fusion and it's awesome and doesn't add too much bulk.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] lolcopter:
official bright red /orange case just showed up and it's sweet

just being able to lay the device flat is good

edit: the fit is ridiculously close, like a glove. overall feels much more versatile and durable
[Nexus 5 General] imablackhat:
Naked with SP.
[Nexus 5 General] kresk:
I went with a cruzerlite bugdroid black and a spigen screen protector. I usually go for slim and light designs. One of my only necessities of a case is for it to have the entire boarder around the screen covered. Knowing that there is still a chance of my beauty falling on an exposed area would leave me feeling awfully vulnerable. I do wish I could use this phone in its purest form. As many of you know it's quite a pleasant device to hold, but while using it that way I never feel completely comfortable. As soon as I get it nice and protected it is like a weight has been lifted.

I really like the cruzerlite for its low profile nature. Though, it would be sick of they came out with some kind of minimalistic classic series with no android guys flying around and such. Don't get me wrong, I like Andy the Android as much as the next guy. I'm just saying that an all black case with their form factor, totally smooth on the back without a graphic would be pretty fresh.
[Nexus 5 General] wund3rground:
Just a bumper here. I hate screen protectors.
[Nexus 5 General] powruser:
Naked with Spigen screen protector

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] milanmania2004:
my N5 was immediate in a Spigen ultra hybrid case and SP after the box is opened.
[Nexus 5 General] LINXC88:
naked, with screen protector
[Nexus 5 General] Citizen_Snips:
Same case here. Wish I waited since some newer ones came out since I bought it, but it works. It doesn't add bulk really at all. Also keeps the smooth feeling of the phone. Plus I put some vinyl stickers on the inside of the back of the case. Looks pretty awesome. The camera is now below the case and doesn't stick out past the back which I didn't like.

All in all I like this case. It had some questionable reviews on amazon, but upon receiving the case I see they were just nitpicking. Reports were the case is sharp enough to cut your face on a phone call. It is not. Not even close. I tried to use the case as a knife and saw at my finger....nothing. Lmao.

I doubt I'll be able to fit my temper glass screen protector on this case, but we'll see. That is if I ever get it. I hate ordering anything from China, ever. Lol
[Nexus 5 General] duynabots:
Spigen hybrid case and the screen protector that came with it, i just love the feel and look with the clear back to show off this sexy white Nexus
[Nexus 5 General] supercakefish:
LG Quickcover here!
[Nexus 5 General] locke84:
Absolutely protected, check this link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 5 General] P.Mobile:
got a crzuerlite caase 12$ best 12$ i ever spent.. also just got spigen crystle screen protectors 3 for 9$!! i suck i putting screen protectors on i normally pay bestbuy to put them on for me.. i have to say im super happy with spigen screen protectors cheap.. super easy to put on.. look great too!!
[Nexus 5 General] biggiestuff:
Spigen screen protector for the non orange peel look and xtremeguard on back for grip.
[Nexus 5 General] Pudgey San:
Definitely protected. If you plan on rooting and testing out ROMs there will be a good chance you will also want to upgrade your phone down the line. This being said keeping your phone in good condition is a great idea so your next phone doesn't cost the full price.. Again.. Just personal preference. I'd recommend a hard case for the back and sides and a screen cover as well.
[Nexus 5 General] kayone73:
I was using the matte black Spigen slim hard case, fit nicely and nice finish but didnt offer enough perimeter protection. So i switched to the Diztronic matte grip case instead, slightly thicker but much better protection and also stands up and leans against hard surfaces much better because it's grippier but doesn't get stuck in the pocket.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] Badd_blood:
I don't drop my phone often, but I like to use a case when out of the house. One drop on concrete and there goes the glass. The screen however, I don't worry about anymore. Screen protectors just degrade the beautiful display.
[Nexus 5 General] ptarrant:
a buddy of mine had a GS4 4 days...4 days. He said "It jumped outta my shirt pocket on the concrete" shattered screen.

So I went and got a nice gel/silicon yesterday and a ZAGG is on the way (they say the new ones are smooth as glass...we will see, my old one had a slight orange peel...but not as terrible as I've seen in the past).

I will say the display is down right sexy, but i keep mine in my pocket. and also carry a pistol in there from time to time, so better safe than sorry.

i normally carry a pistol on my side which is why i have the phone in my pocket all the time now...kinda a trade off.
[Nexus 5 General] vinod.20r:
Naked! .. But the life of the rubber feel worries me.. What if the matte starts peeling off and turns glossy? :confused:
[Nexus 5 General] CroW_D:
And after 10 month ?

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[Nexus 5 General] 3UR0TR45H:
Perfect with no cracks or scratches.
[Nexus 5 General] CroW_D:
I habe the spigen neo hybrid but after 3 weeks i put it off and buy me a slim case. The neo hybrid is a little bit to big

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[Nexus 5 General] whitedragonz83:
This one, Ringke Slim?

http://www.amazon.com/RELEASE-PERFE...=1385916921&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+slim+case

Or this Spigen?

http://www.amazon.com/TEXTURE-Spige...=1385916921&sr=8-4&keywords=nexus+5+slim+case
[Nexus 5 General] CroW_D:
Yap

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[Nexus 5 General] onthecouchagain:
Skin so it's near naked. :)

Plenty of options here: http://www.slickwraps.com/Google-Nexus-5-Wraps-Skins-s/728.htm
[Nexus 5 General] TrenchKato:
I'm using a diztronic matte black tpu case. The case has the same soft touch and does no destroy the angles of the back or sides.

My Nexus 4 used to come of its bumper on occasion. All it takes is one drop at the right time. I won't make that mistake again..
[Nexus 5 General] tlopez1973:
Clear spigen case with protection all around
[Nexus 5 General] efan3719:
Going to try out Diztroinc case with an XtremeGuard screen protector. I'm a cheapskate i know lol. if it offers enough protection and i like it then i'll stick with it. if not i'll try some of the others.
[Nexus 5 General] stumpy352:
I got the xtremeguard wet apply screen protector and full body skin. Then put it in a spigen neo hybrid case. I found that sand & grit used to scratch the back of my old phones if it was just in a case, so applying the skin first protects it while it's in the case. The neo hybrid is pretty good. Not too bulky & the buttons feel good. But most of the time i just have the skin on & no case. Feels kinda grippy on the back and the screen protector felt a bit rubbery at first. But little scratches heal by themselves and it's an awesome fit.
[Nexus 5 General] ucuypratama:
protected with screen protector
[Nexus 5 General] egofreak:
Slim armor+ Screen Protector. Upgrading to a Glass protector and full body film later on.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Black poetic bumper, black leather dbrand skin and spigen Full HD Crystal clear Screen Protector is my setup at the moment. But I can't help but like to use my phone case/bumperless these days. The n5 is honestly the most comfortable phone to hold.

>^.^< Sent From Meow G2
[Nexus 5 General] JazzLobster:
Will never use my n5 w/o a case & screen protector!

I didn't take my nexus 5 ,or 4 for that matter, out of the box without a case and a screen protector.

I swear by Acase these days, i find them more elegeant, better fitting, less bulky, and more comfortable to handle than the other cases i tried.

My N5 is happily sporting an Acase dual case and a sigen screen protector.
[Nexus 5 General] tonychau77:
I got an air cushion that activates when it is accelerating at 9.8065m s^-2 (free falling).

Just kidding. A thin little case that won't make it too thick or too heavy to hold. Plus a screen protector came from the store for free.
[Nexus 5 General] imablackhat:
Cruzerlite case. No SP.
[Nexus 5 General] tylerjames09:
Ringke slim case to keep it sorta naked with a small lip for the camera lens, also a generic screen protector
[Nexus 5 General] tylerjames09:
Also bought the iBlason, actually only use it for the kickstand lol
[Nexus 5 General] IIIPowerIII:
Official black case with no screen protector. The more I baby my cell, the less I care for New one...

I'm now at a step where I won't sell it so I don't care if it get scratched, I only use a case to protect screen from breaking
[Nexus 5 General] sitinon327:
Spigen ultra hybrid with included screen protector.
[Nexus 5 General] ozg33k:
at first, i didnt want the nexus 5 because i heard the battery wouldnt last long and physicaly the phone is easy to break.

but that didnt last long, did my research, got me the cruzerlite case before i even got my N5 in the mail.

red case + red sunbeam live wallpaper goes hand in hand together =)
[Nexus 5 General] basedboii:
naked
[Nexus 5 General] darshan9222:
backcover

a fancy backcover :cowboy: looks sexy than a naked phone
[Nexus 5 General] remixkilla:
Naked
[Nexus 5 General] ndevries:
I use a case all the time but there's a day or two every month or so when I take it out to let it breathe. I'm using a Spigen ultra-slim hard case and man do I love it. I ONLY use ultra-slim cases though b.c I hate added bulk. Knowing me, it'll get dropped one day lol. Plus it's a white case so my black N5 looks just like the white one ;) (didn't feel like waiting extra long for the white one to come in)
[Nexus 5 General] Bruce Lee:
The reason I am not voting is because there isn't an option for both lol jk. Aside from the joke I like my phone naked and sometimes a case. Depends what is happening for the day.
[Nexus 5 General] LRC1710:
Naked, this phone feels so good in the hand, putting a case on it is stupid unless u are a clumsy person or you find yourself constantly in places or situations where your phone could be damaged, I do own a spigrn slim armor which I only use when I know I will be doing something where my phone could me damaged, otherwise I go naked, I never drop my phones... Had the Nexus 4 naked too for like 9 months
[Nexus 5 General] PhilipTD:
Indoors: no case

Outdoors: tough case

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] thfreedumb:
Definitely with a slim case like the ringke. Hate that protruding camera lens
[Nexus 5 General] tlopez1973:
Naked by night covered by day
[Nexus 5 General] midgarsormr:
Ringke case. Nice and slim. Gotta get a skin now. Nexus 5 is the best feeling phone ever. Way more than my old gnex.
[Nexus 5 General] Jamith:
Poetic Atmosphere with XtremeGuard
[Nexus 5 General] Basche:
Are you making a skin, or just buying one? I'm thinking of getting it and was wondering.
[Nexus 5 General] midgarsormr:
I got a skin. White carbon fiber.
[Nexus 5 General] Beauenheim:
I kept the phone naked for about a week.

But, I kind of have a history of breaking my phones. Always accidents of course!

I decided to get the Spigen Ultra Hybrid and use it's included screen protector.
[Nexus 5 General] DoesntPostAThing:
I was planning on going naked as I did on my Galaxy Nexus but the camera bump sticking out was driving me nuts. Was afraid to put the phone down on any hard surface, and when sticking it in my pocket was worried about it getting caught. Decided to just get the official bumper case, as it still said Nexus on the back. It still feels great, and best of all the phone now lies flat on a table.
[Nexus 5 General] peeweew:
Naked. Once fell on the earthy ground without cement, and it had few slightly invisible scratches at the lower part.
[Nexus 5 General] ManMOuntain:
I use a cheap, lightweight silicon gel cover and have done for years with all nexus mobiles and tablets
[Nexus 5 General] Pizzalover83:
Naked till Tuesday or Wednesday this week when my cruzerlite comes in.
[Nexus 5 General] dk206:
Seriously I'm no fan of cases but my friend accidently dropped his N5 from KNEE-HEIGHT and the front glass smashed. We both looking at it picking it up though oh well a few scratches around the bezel is ok...turned it over BAM. Smashed. Always going with a case now. This build quality is ****t as hell. There is a reason why Samsung makes plastic phones
[Nexus 5 General] pgptheoriginal:
My N5 used to be naked, but last week a friend of mine gave me the original bumper case, so... Now it's protected :D Anyway, i think Google should have included a screen protector with the N5 case...

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[Nexus 5 General] Ferri64:
Naked.
[Nexus 5 General] --anx--:
Absolutely naked...the phone is so beautiful without nothing on it...

As I've done with every phone I had before...

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[Nexus 5 General] mr mystery:
Threw a Slickwrap on it. Thats all for me. Looks and feels great. Naked is the only way to be.

Can't change my vote. I did have a case on it.
[Nexus 5 General] notfaded1:
Spigen Neo Hybrid

Spigen Neo Hybrid no screen protector... I don't get putting the film on and getting bubbles in it. The Gorilla Glass 3 seems good enough.
[Nexus 5 General] dk206:
Nice ad slickwraps. Real slick *sarcasm*
[Nexus 5 General] mcgam2000:
I used mine for about 3 weeks with no protection, but in the first week I ordered a case from China "Nillkin" is the name on it. It fits great and protects the camera... And when you close the cover it turns off and when you open it, it turns on...
[Nexus 5 General] ykphuah:
No SP because it have Gorrila Glass.

Have case because I worried about scratches to the camera!

Those who goes naked, the camera glass touches the surface when you put your phone down right?
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Protected. Supcase Unicorn Blk/Clr, Anker Screen Protector.
[Nexus 5 General] nerv8765:
Some might say it's too risky, but ... The feel of going bareback is just so liberating... I can't go back to using protection.
[Nexus 5 General] WarRaven:
OEM Black bumper/case, bare glass.

WR

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] nataka3211:
Bareback x2
[Nexus 5 General] yiwmoswu:
Naked
[Nexus 5 General] TheArc:
I like the feel of no case, I tested one and it just made it feel more bigger and it wasn't the experience i had. Only concern is that the soft touch of my black nexus gets cut lines. I pulled it out of my pocket the other day and went oh. Wiping the mark. It didn't seem to fade away running my nails against it I could feel a bump as it got cut. So is there any kinda of back protecting thing? Like a sticker?
[Nexus 5 General] danlocke123:
Still got my Spigen Neo Hybrid on- haven't got the guts to keep it naked yet!
[Nexus 5 General] ArN0V:
Screen protector + icarbon skin black carbon

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[Nexus 5 General] Sagar4995:
naked for now, as im still awaiting arrival of 5 cases, ordered online =p
[Nexus 5 General] Hellrespawn:
I just use a case, the raised edges are more than enough to protect my screen. My previous phone (HTC Desire S) was scratched and dented on the body after two years, but the screen is still flawless. Plus, Gorilla Glass 3 is even more scratch-resistant than original Gorilla Glass.
[Nexus 5 General] wim69:
Silicon case and no screen protector. Previous phone, HTC legend, fell within one month after I got it...
[Nexus 5 General] clienttrace:
Protected with Spigen Ultra Hybrid atm
[Nexus 5 General] pgptheoriginal:
Original Google Bumper Case here :)

It's really well made, and doesn't ruin the aesthetics of the device :good:
[Nexus 5 General] Pumå:
Every phone always naked. I never dropped my phone, really no need to destroy aesthetics and making the phone bulky and ugly. On top of that the feeling of a naked phone is just best. I want to feel the material, not having something on it!
[Nexus 5 General] Ulver:
I'm using a dry screen protector on the front and a clear XO skin on the back. It makes the back look glossy which matches the glossy sides of the white N5. I like the added grip on the back too.
[Nexus 5 General] _jordan_:
Naked because a case just makes the device larger, and easier to drop.
[Nexus 5 General] f0olyc0oly:
I have a screen protector and a Spigen Neo Hybrid case. But sometimes I use it naked. Lol
[Nexus 5 General] DizzC:
Using the spigen ultra hybrid case and the glas.tr nano slim screen protector. Brilliant combination.
[Nexus 5 General] Dudebowski:
Dreams of otterbox dancing in my head.

Side note, anyone know where I can find a replacement camera lens glass piece? Damn thing cracked on me somehow already. Kinda pissed it's not gorilla glass, otherwise this model design would be far beyond expectations.

Really liking LG over Samsung, I'll probably never buy a phone from them again, for hardware design, performance, and touchwhizz are all garbage imho from my experience. Their TV's seem to be alright though.
[Nexus 5 General] godefoy:
Naked, the ringke slim pissed me off when it scratched my phone and almost pried my back cover off when I removed it.
[Nexus 5 General] biscuitownz:
SGP ultra crystal screen protector + SGP neo hybrid case :)
[Nexus 5 General] Lawlbringer:
Do the button covers loosen up over time? I heard the power/volume buttons are hard to press because of that case. I like that case because of how clean and simple it is, and the Spigen material is such a huge fingerprint magnet.
[Nexus 5 General] drive7:
I've put Spigen Slim Armor on mine, and a very high quality screen protector. I'd love to go without, but these things are just too fragile. My S3 mobo died after a few minor knocks, and to judge from this forum the Nexus 5 is far from robust.
[Nexus 5 General] pgptheoriginal:
I got the case just a week ago, I don't know if they'll loosen up within month or so... Anyway, they are harder to press than the bare buttons, but nothing to worry about: I'm still able to easily enter fastboot mode at the first attempt :D

If you don't want to see any fingerprints on the cover, you'd better not to choose the black version: they are visible (not as much as they would be on a transparent/glossy surface though).

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[Nexus 5 General] bufosp:
been using ringke fusion for about a week. at first i thought the case was great. one afternoon i took of the case just to clean the dust inside, but after hold my phone naked... ok i don't need the case lol. :D i just realized that this phone size is "just right" for my hand. I can comfortably reach all the screen with just one thumb without the need to move around the phone too much to increase the risk of dropping it, thanks to the thin bezel.

but i'm worried about the camera lens though. it sticks out and we don't have enough information about the coating of the lens, so i'm having stickerboy mahogany skin on the way (getting worried about the body scratch that might occur too though). :silly:
[Nexus 5 General] anndrius:
mine is proteced with spigen slim armor and i love it, couldn't be more happy
[Nexus 5 General] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
naked away from home, case at home because of daughter. But it feels so much better naked.. :good:
[Nexus 5 General] Agent_Adodas:
Until now was with Ringke slim case & XtremeGuard screen protector. took off the case and now im only with the screen protector. this makes the phone much slimmer. i take care of my mobile phones and never dropped one, hope it will stay so now that im naked :)
[Nexus 5 General] MasterGGM:
No glove, no love. Even tho the experience is much better without it.
[Nexus 5 General] TXRaunchy:
RINGKE Fusion Case with Matte Screen Protector.

Might get the RINKGE slim case now.
[Nexus 5 General] dakunclear:
Birthday suit all the way
[Nexus 5 General] dvdfan:
Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit anyone? I'm looking for that one but seems kinda... cheap? :)
[Nexus 5 General] PM_Petrol:
I have the Bugdroid. It is really nice, it fits well and is easily to remove if necessary. It is not too thick and feels good in my hands. And its not expensive, 15€ for me.

Backcase: Cruzerlite Bugdroid Black

Screen Protector: I bought the Nillkin tempered glass, but it broke while I was installing it :mad:.

Now I have to wait for my cheap protector.
[Nexus 5 General] 1234west:
As Of Now, My Nexus 5 Is Naked And It Catches The Eyes Of Certain Individuals ;)